Interested in polar or alpine research? Then you have come to the right place! We are the German National Committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS).
As a voluntary group of young polar researchers and enthusiasts we aim to create a vivid community for students, researchers, educators and others with interests in the wider cryosphere. We organise opportunities for career development, promote education and outreach and are committed to making the polar sciences a welcoming and inclusive place for all. It is free and easy to join our community!
News & Updates
Apply for a research plan with RV Mirai during an Arctic Cruise from August to October 2023!
Early Career Scientists (ECS) are invited to apply for a research and observation plan using the research vessel MIRAI (R/V Mirai) during an Arctic cruise to be conducted from August…
Check out our new collection of funding options!
A lot of things in life need money and so do conference participations, fieldwork campaigns, PhD projects or permanent research positions. As Early Career Researchers will most certainly face the…
APECS Germany at 28th International Polar Conference – wrapping up a week of science and networking
From 1st to 5th of May the 28th International Polar Conference was held in Potsdam and stood under the motto “Polar regions, Climate change and Society”. During the normally bi-annual…
Meet the new APECS Germany Chair and Co-Chairs – 2022/2023
The new APECS Germany Chairs und Co-Chairs have been elected and we are excited to share the results with you today! We are happy for all new board members, who…
The “bumpy road to publish a paper” – Workshop at the 28th International Polar Conference
The 28th International Polar Conference (Potsdam, 1 to 5 May) is approaching fast. Our workshop about “the bumpy road to publish a paper” is specifically aimed at the Early Career…
Hebung des Transantarktischen Gebirges und globaler Klimawandel vor 34 Millionen Jahren: ein Henne-oder-Ei Problem?
Herzliche Einladung zur sechsten POLARSTUNDE Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Polarforschung (DGP) und die Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Germany laden zum sechsten und letzten Mal vor der Sommerpause…
Upcoming events
- Wed, 27.11. (5 pm) Let’s talk: Advocacy for the poles – The role of polar researchers
- Sun, 01.12. (5pm) Video-call to Antarctica
- Wed, 04.12 (5 pm) POLARSTUNDE
- Fr, 06.12 (9 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Fr, 03.01 (9 am) APECS Germany board meeting
- Wed, 08.01 (5 pm) POLARSTUNDE